Seven Questions for Nick Floersch of Code for BTV

by Carolyn Shapiro Posted on October 12, 2018 at 1:20PM

program auto websites all day. Then they say, “What I’d really like to do is help people who are being affected by hurricanes in Florida today, right now.

Walters: Vermont Political Debate Ends in Harmony ... Literally

by John Walters Posted on October 11, 2018 at 6:42PM

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UVM Medical Center Doctors Curb Opiate Prescriptions

by Mark Davis Posted on October 11, 2018 at 1:16PM

The hospital has instituted voluntary guidelines for maximum daily doses, tracks physicians' prescribing rates and shares information about those rates with physicians. “Doctors are having real conversations with their patients about treatment for their pain, and talking about possible alternatives to opiates,” said Stephen Leffler, chief population health and quality officer for the University of Vermont Health Network.

Walters: Scott, Hallquist Draw Clear Contrasts in Second Debate

by John Walters Posted on October 10, 2018 at 10:18PM

Hallquist saw consolidation as a potential death sentence to small towns. "People won't move to communities without schools," she said.

Bishop Coyne to Empanel Committee to Examine Abuse Claims

by Mark Davis Posted on October 10, 2018 at 12:03PM

"Once the committee has created a list for publication, we will reach out to any survivors we can to let them know that the list will soon be published and that it will include the name of their abuser," Coyne said. "We will also try and reach out to the family members of any deceased clergy whose name will be on the list."

Developer Has Not Sought Foundation Permit for Massive Burlington Project

by Katie Jickling Posted on October 9, 2018 at 6:46PM

"We’re losing patience," said Jeff Glassberg, a consultant who is monitoring the project for Burlington. The city is encouraging the developer to "move ahead," he said.

Walters: Scott Slams Vermont Ethics Panel

by John Walters Posted on October 5, 2018 at 4:42PM

At issue is Scott's relationship with DuBois Construction. Before he became governor, Scott owned half of the company.

Official Recommends Revoking Burlington Guidance Director's License

by Taylor Dobbs Posted on October 4, 2018 at 11:48AM

Gobeille Addresses Prison Health Care Spending Concerns

by Alicia Freese Posted on October 2, 2018 at 6:33PM

Gobeille explained that the prison health contract makes block payments, known as “value-based payments,” instead of reimbursing Centurion for each medical service. “It’s actually saving money in the long run,” he said.

Watchdog Flags Ethical Issues With Scott's 2016 Business Sale

by Taylor Dobbs Posted on October 2, 2018 at 5:43PM

potential or actual conflict of interest,” and said that appearance is “well founded” given the governor’s power to hire and fire the commissioner of Buildings and General Services. Because the commission's finding doesn't come with any enforcement mechanism, Burns said it's up to the governor to solve the problem.